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6-7 at Sol de Janeiro, Honoring the Innovators in Cosmetic Formulation

Recapping Happi's most-accessed news, plus our picks for the week of Nov. 17-21, 2025.

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By: Christine Esposito

Editor-in-Chief

What industry topics made headlines on Happi.com this past week? ACI’s 2026 convention plans, the women named innovators by CEW, Q3 data from Circana and L’Oréal’s mascara were among the top five most-accessed items.

But this week, we’re sharing 6…7!

If you have tweens or teens, you know why Sol de Janeiro’s newest scent makes sense (even if 6-7 does not).

Most Viewed News & Features Nov. 17-21, 2025

ACI’s Annual Convention Returns to Orlando

Hair Perfume, Lip Balm Lead Top Growing Holiday Gift Trends

CEW Honors Women in Science and Design with Innovator Awards

L’Oréal Shoots for the Stars with New Telescopic Extensionist Mascara

US Beauty Market Posts Strong Q3

Cellugy Welcomes Former Estée Lauder Executive to Board of Directors

Sol de Janeiro Rolls Out ‘6-7’ Scent

Our Picks for the Week

In addition to our most viewed news, here’s our list of trending content from across the Happi ecosystem that we don’t want you to miss.

DIGGING INTO OIL FREE: “Oil-Free” Claims in Cosmetics 
Litigators, PCPC, cosmetic chemists and consumers don’t define oils the same way. Oil-free formulations rely on alternative ingredients like synthetic emulsifiers, which must be balanced to avoid compromising effectiveness or stability.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE LAB: Broken Bonds
Our expert Valerie George answers a reader’s question about broken disulfide bonds.

FORMULARY: Vitamin C + Peptide Combination Skin Cleanser

A QUOTE TO NOTE: “The beauty industry had a really stellar third quarter and, in fact, the growth rate has ramped up when we compare the past three quarters of 2025, which bodes well stepping into the holiday season,” said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana. (Read more here.)

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